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Sensory Supported Swimming for Children With ASD

Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center

Summary

The purpose of Sensory Supported Swimming is to provide a sustainable, low cost recreational swim program for children with ASD. A secondary purpose is to train general recreation providers and swim instructors to meet the unique needs of children. Specific aims include both program development and research aims as described below. Specific Aims: 1\. Provide more opportunities for families of children with ASD to access a recreational swim program at low cost. (program development) 2. Increase the capacity of swim instructors and general recreation providers working with children with ASD. (Research) 3. Increase physical activity for children with ASD in a way that is a good match for their individual sensory needs. (Research) 4. Increase safety among children with ASD in and around the water so they and their families can swim safely. (Research) 5. Transition swimmers with ASD from a learn-to-swim program to an inclusive swim team. (Program Development) Hypotheses 1. The Sensory Supported Swim Program will increase physical activity of children with ASD. 2. The Sensory Supported Swim Program will increase safety of children with ASD in and around the water. 3. The Sensory Supported Swim Program will increase the capacity of general recreation providers and swim instructors to serve children with ASD.

Official title: Sensory Supported Swimming-Swimming and Water Safety for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

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